Live Chat: Dr. Katy Nelson, veterinarian, Thursday, 1 p.m.

WASHINGTON – Attention all pet lovers: Dr. Katy Nelson, veterinarian, will be in the WTOP studio on Thursday for a live interview and a web chat to follow.

Anyone with questions about their pet’s health, behavior or the best gift to get them for the holidays should check in at 1 p.m. to ask Dr. Katy anything that’s on their mind.

To send questions in advance, post them on WTOP’s Facebook page or Tweet them using #WTOP. Or, feel free to submit them below and we’ll make sure to get them at 1 p.m.

Nelson has worked in Alexandria as an emergency vet since 2005 and is the host of “The Pet Show with Dr. Katy” on News Channel 8, which airs at 11 a.m. every Saturday.

A native of Louisiana, Dr. Nelson was raised on a small farm in the heart of the state where her childhood was filled with many beloved pets. She earned her veterinary degree in 2001 from the Louisiana State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine.